"In 2016, we saw that 46 percent of U.S. technology and life science companies had no women in executive positions, and 66 percent had no women on their boards of directors. That's a ratio that needs to change," said Claire Lee, head of early stage banking at Silicon Valley Bank. "Despite the stagnant data, I'm heartened to see new initiatives that are helping to increase and track gender diversity in the tech workplace and on boards. Focusing on inclusion and representation is a healthy endeavor for businesses of all sizes."

Highlights from the U.S. survey follow and are based on more than 650 responses from primarily private technology companies with fewer than 50 employees and less than $10 million in annual revenue. Data from the U.K. and China is available here: http://www.svb.com/women-in-technology/

Women in Tech Leadership

66% of startups had no women on their board and 46% had no women in executive positions

26% have programs in place to increase the number of women in leadership positions

For additional survey data, including a more in-depth look at hiring and respondent views on public policy issues, please visit: www.svb.com/ieo. U.K. and China survey responses can also be found here.

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